Video #698: When you get this one right, Im sure youll agree this is one of the most addictive polymer clay beads to make. More Info: Polymer Clay Tutor.r
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In this video Im going to share with you the secrets to rolling the perfect Swirly Lentil Beads from Polymer Clay.r
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Swirly Lentil beads are quite addictive to make. it is fun to watch the color pull up from the sides and twist into a wonderful swirl in the center.r
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They can be made with scrap clay, with canes or with perfectly planned sections of clay.r
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They are fairly easy to make but they do take price and there are a few tips and tricks to getting them right.r
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Youll need a smooth surface to work on. I am using the We-R Memory Keepers Glass Mat Review for Polymer Clay.r
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And you will need a small piece of smooth see-through material such as an acrylic stamp block, a piece of Plexiglas, or even an old cd case.r
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During the rolling process there are a few thing you must remember. Keep the acrylic block level. Use your fingertips like little table legs, to keep your top plastic surface plastic level, and at the right height.r
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If your top plastic surface is uneven, the bead wont be round.r
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Keep your circular motions even. Too big, and the bead will become a pointy bi-cone bead. Too small and the bead will become very flat and hard to roll.r
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Same goes for the pressure. Too light and the bead will be pointy, and to hard the bead flattens out.r
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Color gets pulled from the outside edges and swirled into the center. So remember that when placing your patterns or cane slices on the bead.r
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Always do your circles in the same direction. If you change directions partway through, the swirl will untwist and start going in the other direction.r
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In can take a while to get the swirl you want.r
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Firm clay moves slowly and will take more turns. soft clay moves quickly, but can be harder to keep the shape even.r
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After rolling, let the clay rest for a bit to firm up. Do another quick roll to reshape before baking.r
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If you try and handle a freshly rolled lentil bead without allowing it to rest and cool down, it can become distorted and will finger printed easily.r
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If you are interested in a video on piercing lentil beads or other lentil bead videos, leave a comment in the section below.r
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Related Video: Making Lentil Beads That Dont Go All Wonky. r
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Related Video: Polymer Clay Lentil Beads – Very Addictive. r
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Related Video: Piercing Lentil Beads. r
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Related Article: Getting Your Polymer Clay Lentil Beads to Swirl Properly. r
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Related Article: How To Make Polymer Clay Lentil Beads. r
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Related Video: We-R Memory Keepers Glass Mat. r
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